--- product_id: 48176261 title: "Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots" price: "€ 147.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48176261-portrait-photography-from-snapshots-to-great-shots store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Build rapport for natural portraits Expert lighting control techniques Master camera settings & lenses Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots **Price:** € 147.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📷 Elevate your portrait game—because every shot should tell a story. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots - **How much does it cost?** € 147.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48176261-portrait-photography-from-snapshots-to-great-shots) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master Lighting Like a Pro:** Tame natural and artificial light with modifiers, strobes, and reflectors. - • **Create Comfort & Connection:** Build trust with subjects to bring out their best expressions effortlessly. - • **Versatile Scenarios Covered:** From intimate headshots to dynamic group photos, nail every portrait style. - • **Step-by-Step Visual Guidance:** Follow vibrant, real-world examples that turn theory into practice. - • **Capture Stunning Portraits Every Time:** Learn to focus on eyes, composition, and lighting for flawless shots. ## Overview Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots by Erik Valind is a comprehensive guide that teaches photographers how to master portraiture through expert camera settings, lighting control, and subject rapport. Featuring vivid examples and practical advice, this book empowers you to create professional-quality portraits in any setting, from studios to outdoor events. ## Description In Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots , author and photographer Erik Valind shows you how to get the best shots of your subjects–whether you’re in a studio or outdoors, at a family get-together, or at a formal event. Starting with the fundamentals of portrait photography, including how to select the right camera settings and lenses and how to compose your shots, Erik covers building a rapport with your subject, and offers suggestions for poses that flatter your subject to achieve great shots. He then addresses the problems and opportunities of both natural and indoor light, offering ways to resolve lighting challenges of both, showing when and how to use a flash and how to add and modify light to improve the quality of your images. Finally, he walks through several portrait scenarios, including creating single-person shots such as headshots and environmental shots, and group shots such as family and wedding photos. Follow along with Erik and you will: Learn the basics of capturing great portraits, such as focusing on the eyes, stepping back and zooming in, and turning your subject into the light Evaluate focal length, compression, and working distance to select the best lens for any given shoot Establish trust with your subject and provide helpful direction and feedback so they feel at ease and look their best Address challenges associated with natural light such as shade and direct light–and tame or redirect the light for improved photographs Improve the light with modifiers and other helpful tools such as strobes, umbrellas, and reflectors Go “behind the scenes” and walk through the process of creating great portraits with two chapters of start-to-finish examples Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the portraits you want every time you pick up your camera. Review: Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots - This is great book, it helped me get started with this type of photography and to understand the elements require to take the perfect shot. It also complimented the information that I gained from taking a local course on the subject too. Review: Good read - This book explains the fundamentals of portrait photography in a very good and pleasing way. You would need some basic knowledge in photography prior to reading the book. Also the book doesn't go very deep in different portrait scenarios but gives sufficient information all the way. There are image examples for every situation. ## Features - Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: Peachpit Press Publications ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,661,337 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 704 in Portrait Painting 719 in Portraits in Art, Architecture & Photography 790 in Digital Photo & Video Editing | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 217 Reviews | ## Images ![Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TYuUXU4kL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots *by I***E on 17 January 2025* This is great book, it helped me get started with this type of photography and to understand the elements require to take the perfect shot. It also complimented the information that I gained from taking a local course on the subject too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by V***V on 2 January 2017* This book explains the fundamentals of portrait photography in a very good and pleasing way. You would need some basic knowledge in photography prior to reading the book. Also the book doesn't go very deep in different portrait scenarios but gives sufficient information all the way. There are image examples for every situation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting *by P***T on 25 April 2016* Lots of tips and good examples. Very clearly written and the example photos are explained with camera settings clearly defined ## Frequently Bought Together - Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots - The Complete Portrait Manual - The Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48176261-portrait-photography-from-snapshots-to-great-shots](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48176261-portrait-photography-from-snapshots-to-great-shots) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*